On Nov. 8, 1960, the presidency transformed forever. That evening, the American electorate propelled John F. Kennedy through the stained glass ceiling, granting him the dubious distinction of being the first Catholic president. As the ceiling shattered, so did the notion that the presidency was the property of Protestants.
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Basque Nationalism and Spain
When most Americans think of Spain, they picture small, quaint towns running along the infinite beaches of the Mediterranean basking in the sun. While this is representative of the tourist-centered south, there is something completely different that comes to mind when talking about the north of Spain, particularly the Basque Country. Basque Country is in [...]
Archaic Drug Laws Need Change
In 2012, Imperial College London conducted a study that helped confirm the startling effectiveness of a new anti-depressant medication. Unfortunately, the medication is illegal. Commonly called “magic mushrooms,” these fungi are Schedule I controlled substances, considered by the law to have a high potential for abuse and no medical potential, despite an increasing number of scientific studies to the contrary.
Letter to the Editor: Two Dollar Challenge Response
Dear Editor, The Two-Dollar a Day Challenge (TDC) that recently took place on Ball Circle last week has drawn attention and criticism in recent days. The largest criticism was the staff editorial published in the Bullet that ridiculed TDC for a number of reasons. After participating in the challenge I was a little taken back [...]
Letter to the Editor: Assistant Professor Salary at UMW Second Lowest in State
Dear Editor, The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently released their annual faculty salary survey and the University of Mary Washington does not look good relative to our peers in Virginia. The most alarming figure is the average UMW assistant professor salary: $55,400. This figure is lower than all but one of the thirteen [...]
Generation Y Will Kill Economy
By CHET EICHENBRENNER If 2012 is forecasted correctly by economists and statisticians, economic apocalypse is on the way and our generation is not helping the case. The statistical risks of our generation and our current economy are on a collision course. Essentially, we are inheriting a terrible economy and generational trends do not seem capable [...]
Staff Editorial: Student Creativity Overlooked In University Image Campaign
In the fall, the University hired Educational Marketing Group to recreate and revamp the image we, as a university, portray to the public. The result of this initiative was a new university brand—“Where great minds get to work.” However, due to outsourcing, the marketing opportunities for students on campus were minimal. As such, UMW is [...]
Fake Tolerance and Dinosaurs
Of all the issues plaguing the U.S.—rampant homophobia, extensive class inequality, profound ecological abuse, subtle bureaucratic surveillance and understated racism—New York’s Department of Education has one thing in mind: dinosaurs.
A Critical Look at Two-Dollar Challenge
It’s that time of the year again, folks. That’s right, the time when a handful of students embark on the “Two-Dollar a Day Challenge” so they can feel like they’re making a difference, even though all they’re really doing is trivializing a serious issue.
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